Nail Polish Haul

The last few weeks have been crazy busy, but I made time to splurge on some new nail polish. The polishes from Zoya were part of their facebook giveaway, so special thanks to Zoya for the awesome promotion!

Who can resist a namesake nail polish? Ashley is described as a vampy red and looks amazing on fair skin tones.

Love this cheerful, robin's egg blue! Robyn is going to get a lot of play this summer.

Ever since last summer when I saw several European bloggers sporting crackle nail polish, I have been desperate to find a bottle Stateside. So, I was super excited to find a bottle of O.P.I. Black Shatter during an excursion to Ulta.

Soirée from M.A.C. reminds me of a Chanel nail color I had in high school. I love the look of gilded nails.

This is Black Shatter over Soirée, which gives a cool leopard-print look.

Finally, Lo is my attempt to embrace honeysuckle. I don't usually rock bright pink manicures, but I'm kind of liking this.

Also, thanks for the winter coat suggestions!

Things i LOVE Thursday

Working as a dresser at a Neiman Marcus fashion show

Attending a wrap party at The Ghost Bar

Reading Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes

Surviving the epic snow storms

(yes, plural...)

Listening to "My Boots" by Lights

Wanting this Prabal Gurung Drop Shoulder Wrap Coat

Hearting this Long Poppy Dress

Loving these dishes designed by Rachel Bilson

Watching this Chrysler Super Bowl Ad

Looking forward to the weekend

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In Search of a Winter Coat

The recent snowpocalypse has made me realize I lack a key winter garment - a coat. After the great parka purge I went on a few years ago, I refused to buy another winter coat because I was tired of looking like the Michelin Man. Now that it is 4 degrees outside, I'm starting to rethink that stance. Currently, I am eyeing some coats by Columbia.

Columbia Mighty Lite™ Jacket

• Omni-Shield® advanced repellency sheds moisture.
• Omni-Heat® insulation; 80g.
• Thumb loops.
• Full-length zip.
• Two front zip pockets and one inner zip pocket.

Columbia Melange Maven™ Down Jacket

• Omni-Shield® finish sheds moisture.
• 500-fill-power down insulation keeps you warm.
• Removable faux fur trim.
• Full-length zip.
• Two zip hand pockets, one inner zip pocket and one inner media pocket.
• Insulation: 550-fill down.

Favorite Drugstore Beauty Buys

I have a weakness for beauty products. I could spend hours in Sephora and Ulta browsing the shelves and playing with the latest products. While it's fun to post about $46 lipstick and $58 eyeshadow, sometimes it's nice to remember that beauty doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some of my favorite drugstore beauty buys.

I carry Nicole by OPI Nic's Sticks in Top it Off Top Coat everywhere because it makes on-the-go touch ups so easy.

Carmex Lip Balm Stick in Strawberry is a must have for all seasons. This tingly, sweet smelling lip balm is moisturizing and is SPF15.

Because ponytails and messy buns are key to my everyday look, I would be lost without my Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics.

One of my favorite eyeshadows of all time is the Milani Runway Eyes Shadow in Beach Sand. It looks amazing wet or dry.

Maybelline Volume Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara in Very Black is a recent discovery. I'm not usually a fan of Maybelline mascara, but this one makes my eyes pop.

What are your favorite drugstore beauty buys?

Things i LOVE Thursday

Listening to Taylor Swift's "Haunted"

Watching the last episode of Downton Abbey

(Can't wait for the next season!)

Reading The Happiness Project

by Gretchen Rubin

Filming at the Henry Ford Museum

Eating spanakopita at 1 a.m.

Wanting the MAC Wonder Woman lipstick

Hearting these Simple Shoes sneakers

Having a snow day

On A Winter's Day

Snow day! After surviving last night's blizzard, I am refusing to leave the house until the roads are cleared. To prevent cabin fever, here are some ideas for whiling away the snowed in hours.

• Give yourself a snowflake manicure
• Make a Starbucks-inspired Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
• Wear cute earmuffs
• Have a movie marathon - Snow Day, anyone?
• Build a snowman
• Sew an Anthropology-inspired scarf
• Save a snowflake
• Play Clue, Scrabble, or any other favorite board game
• Spend the day in your pajamas
• Try making snow ice cream